be mad for
Example Sentences
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“I’ll be mad for the next 24 hours, and get back to work tomorrow.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2019
This was started by a man who travelled for Mr. Dakin, the grocer, and I remember he was thought to be mad for opening such a shop in so outlandish a place.
From Personal Recollections of Birmingham and Birmingham Men by Edwards, Eliezer
I think she must be mad, for she said she was going to talk to the Governor and she asked me where he lived.”
From A Vendetta of the Desert by Scully, W. C. (William Charles)
I don't know any sorer trial than to be mad for speed and have to crawl at a snail's pace.
From Greenmantle by Buchan, John
"Hush up!" he says, forgettin' to be mad for once and speakin' actually plaintive.
From The Postmaster by Lincoln, Joseph C.
